The primary purpose
of an incident or accident investigation is to identify the hazard control
systems that either failed or were lacking. By determining the direct, contributing,
and root causes, CAT/XSD hopes to identify corrective actions that can help
prevent similar occurrences.

Applicability
& Scope

This guideline
applies to incidents and accidents occurring in CAT/XSDs facilities
at the APS.

Definitions

Accident:
an unexpected event that produces personal injury, illness, or death; damage
to or loss of property or vehicles; or environmental releases involving
reportable quantities of radiation or hazardous materials.

Incident:
an unexpected occurrence that could result in an accident or illness if
repeateda "near miss."

First aid:
one-time treatment and subsequent observation of minor scratches, cuts,
splinters, burns, etc., that do not ordinarily require medical care from
a physician. (Such treatment is considered first aid even if it is provided
by medical personnel.)

Occupational
illness: an abnormal physical condition or disorder caused by exposure to
chemicals, radiation, or any other factors associated with the work environment.

Reportable
accident: any accident whose consequences go beyond the administration of
first aid.

Responsibilities

Director

The CAT/XSD Director
shall ensure that the requirements of this guideline are met. The Director
shall also review all investigation reports.

First-Line Supervisors

First-line supervisors
and Principal Investigators with direct responsibility for the people, equipment,
or facility involved in an incident or accident shall ensure that the CAT/XSD
Safety Coordinator and CAT/XSD Manager are promptly notified and shall perform
the initial investigations. Supervisors are also responsible for ensuring
that appropriate corrective actions are implemented.

Safety Coordinator

The CAT/XSD Safety
Coordinator or the CAT/XSD Manager shall:

Investigate
incidents and accidents (unless the CAT/XSD Director assigns another individual
to this role) and support the investigatory efforts of other CAT/XSD personnel;

Promptly notify
the AES ES&H Coordinator and/or the XSD ES&H Coordinator of any occupational illness or reportable accident;
and

Monitor the
progress of corrective actions and advise managers when schedules are not
being met.

All CAT/XSD Personnel

CAT/XSD personnel
shall immediately report all injuries and illnesses through the 911 system
either by calling 911 or by having a co-worker call. CAT/XSD personnel shall
also report accidents and incidents to CAT/XSD line management as described
below. CAT/XSD personnel, including witnesses to an incident/accident, are
expected to participate in investigations as required.

Response
to Accidents and Incidents

Notification

Any person who
witnesses an accident or incident or who comes upon an accident or incident
not known to be previously reported shall first call 911 if appropriate and
then immediately notify the CAT/XSD Manager. If he/she is unavailable, notify
the APS Floor Coordinator. All phone calls should be made from a safe location.

The CAT/XSD Safety
Coordinator or an alternate shall notify the AES ES&H Coordinator and/or the XSD ES&H Coordinator as soon
as is practical after learning of any occupational illness or reportable accident,
for further guidance on investigation and reporting requirements.

On-Scene Actions

Upon arriving
at the scene of a reportable accident, CAT/XSD personnel shall report to the
Area Emergency Supervisor, if present, and secure the area and all related
equipment and machinery to prevent further incidents and preserve evidence
that may be relevant to subsequent investigations. CAT/XSD should notify either
the AES ES&H Coordinator, the XSD ES&H Coordinator, or the APS Floor Coordinator if additional assistance
is needed in securing the incident/accident scene.

Investigation
of Incidents and First-aid Accidents

The CAT/XSD Safety
Coordinator (or alternate appointed by the CAT/XSD Director) will lead investigations
of incidents and first-aid accidents. Reports shall be submitted to the CAT/XSD
Director for review and concurrence. Personal accounts of an incident using the ESH-239 Form shall be submitted to APS-ESH immediately. The APS ES&H Coordinators will help conduct the investigation. Submission of required documents to ANL must occur within seven (7) days of the incident.

Investigation
of occupational Illnesses and Reportable Accidents

The CAT/XSD Safety
Coordinator will seek guidance from the AES ES&H Coordinator and/or the XSD ES&H Coordinatorupon learning
of any occurrence in these categories.